Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
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The Day the Eagles Fired Don Felder
Only two members of the Eagles had enjoyed longer tenures in the band when Don Felder was fired on Feb. 6, 2001.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Bring an 89-Year-Old Grandmother Onstage for ‘Dancing in the Dark’
In a move that recalled the song's MTV-era roots, Bruce Springsteen invited a girl onstage for his and the E Street Band's rendition of "Dancing in the Dark" last night.
Super Bowl 49’s Best Classic Rock Commercials
Here's a look back at the best classic-rock commercials from 2015's Super Bowl XLIX.
Five Bands That Should Perform at Super Bowl 50 Instead of Coldplay
A halftime appearance by London-based Coldplay might have made more sense on any other Sunday.
Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’ Featured in Honda Super Bowl Commercial
Honda's ad for Super Bowl 50 finds a group of sheep joining in for a soaring rendition of Queen's "Somebody to Love" – at least until a farmer gets within earshot.
UPDATE: Guns N’ Roses Mocks So-Called Reunion Facilitators
Steven Tyler says he turned to familiar advice when encouraging Axl Rose to reunite with Guns N' Roses.
Journey and Santana Announce Joint Concert Dates
Journey will appear with Santana in a trio of concerts, beginning with a date at Madison Square Garden.
Santana Announce Release Date for ‘Magical’ Reunion Album
They've named the album 'Santana IV,' since it's designed to work as a follow up to 1971's 'Santana III.'
Rumor: Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney Join Lineup at David Bowie Memorial Concert
Elton John, Ann Wilson of Heart and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction are also among who are expected to perform at the instantly sold-out March show.
Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Remembered During Emotional Service
"I miss you already, Lemmy," Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee said. "Try to take it a little easier on the other side."
Lemmy’s 30 Most Historic Moments
Sorting through Lemmy's 30 Most Historic Moments, you find plenty of musical highlights – but just as many times when he broke the mold all over again far from the lighted stage
Bun E. Carlos Confirms Cheap Trick Hall of Fame Reunion, Promises to ‘Make Nice’
Bun E. Carlos says he expects things to go smoothly when the original Cheap Trick lineup performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, despite years of estrangement.